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Belmus48 · 07-11-08, 12:53 PM

Is there a way to boost a WiFi signal? I have a broadband internet+telephone package with a proprietry box connected to the phone line. My main computer is hard wired to the box. Upstairs I have a second computer which I use mainly for composing music. It has a USB dongle for internet and works OK if I keep the door open. However, I also have a bedside internet radio and here the signal strength is not so good.

Is there a way of boosting the signal from my box? Any ideas gratefully received.

Thanks.

Analoguesat · 07-11-08, 01:29 PM

If the wireless box has detachable aerials you can connect an external aerial. (external to the box not outside the house!) You can then position this aerial in a more favourable position.

Belmus48 · 07-11-08, 02:40 PM

Thanks for that, AS, but unfortunately there isn't an aerial on the box, unless it's inside and I can't see it.

There isn't another box of tricks I could add to the system, is there?

Belmus48 · 08-11-08, 09:46 AM

I think I've found the answer - a WiFi repeater/extender. Hercules make one. It seems to be what I have been looking for.

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Belmus48 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brittany Posts: 48 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	WiFi signal boosting - possible? Is there a way to boost a WiFi signal? I have a broadband internet+telephone package with a proprietry box connected to the phone line. My main computer is hard wired to the box. Upstairs I have a second computer which I use mainly for composing music. It has a USB dongle for internet and works OK if I keep the door open. However, I also have a bedside internet radio and here the signal strength is not so good. Is there a way of boosting the signal from my box? Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks.

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Belmus48 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brittany Posts: 48 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: WiFi signal boosting - possible? Thanks for that, AS, but unfortunately there isn't an aerial on the box, unless it's inside and I can't see it. There isn't another box of tricks I could add to the system, is there?

08-11-08, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Belmus48 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brittany Posts: 48 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: WiFi signal boosting - possible? I think I've found the answer - a WiFi repeater/extender. Hercules make one. It seems to be what I have been looking for.

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